Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

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  Architect, develop and implement out-of-the-box cyber solutions to meet warfighter needs and ensure end-to-end security

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  Serve as a cybersecurity advisor to the Government

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  Analyze customer requirements and identify the need for cybersecurity solutions

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  Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the organization’s overall technology landscape

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  Create and maintain documentation for systems, enclaves, applications, including design documents, implementation guides, standard operating procedures, and approval paperwork

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  Oversee implementation of RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and STIG requirements, ensuring alignment with DoD security mandates

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  Perform vulnerability assessments, support remediation of scan findings and IAVAs, and manage incident response workflows and recovery operations to maintain hardened security posture

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  Support security documentation, security control assessments, and continuous monitoring in alignment with FISMA

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  Loading and managing cryptographic keys for High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE)

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  Provide expert guidance in support of cyber audits, ATO packages, and continuous compliance processes

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  Engage with customers to better define the problem space and vision to determine capabilities and priorities for prototypes

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  Work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands-on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications

• • At least eight (8) years of experience analyzing, assessing, and implementing corrective actions based on vulnerability scanning and penetration testing results

  • At least eight (8) years of experience supporting defensive cyber operations for DoD, including incident handling, reporting, system defense, and information recovery

  • Knowledge of Cybersecurity Process and Approval for Special Access Programs (SAPs)

  • DevSecOps experience integrating security measures throughout the entire SDLC

  • Familiar with air-gapped Kubernetes deployments using Helm charts and Zarf

  • Proficient in using GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration

  • Experienced in leveraging Agile Software Development methodologies for efficient and iterative project management

  • High level of curiosity and investigative mindset with an attention to detail, a tenacity of thought, the flexibility to adapt to new challenges, and the resiliency to overcome short-term hurdles by staying focused on the team's deliverables

• Location: Colorado Springs, CO (On-site)

• Travel Requirements: Minimal

• Working Hours: Standard, 40 hours per week (Full-time)

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.